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Nov 20 10 Kitchens for Cooking a Holiday Dinner

Whether you're doing the cooking, cleaning or consuming this Thanksgiving, chances are you'll spend a lofty amount of time in or around the kitchen. It's been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays! From traditional and warm to contemporary and chic, these kitchens were made for Thanksgiving cooking.

42 Lost Meadow Trail

This gorgeous kitchen is an ideal gathering place for Thanksgiving. Beautifully-crafted cabinetry and a generously-sized island immediately grab guests' attention, but the true draw of the kitchen at 42 Lost Meadow Trail is how effortlessly you can maneuver around the space. It sits just off the living and dining area, modestly positioned so as to not be the center of activity when guests are over.

Sleek, spacious, and convenient, the kitchen in 3614 Enfield Road echoes the functional yet chic interior of the rest of the home. This kitchen has a six-burner gas stove, restaurant-grade vent hood, oversized stainless-steel fridge and freezer, and USB ports near the countertops—ideal for charging your devices should you need to follow recipes or listen to music while cooking Thanksgiving dinner. The large kitchen space opens to the dining area and den, making it easy to serve up a yummy meal when you're finished cooking.

Bathed in the richness of Calacatta marble, Perla Venata Quartz, and Antique Leathered Granite, this kitchen makes a statement! Cooking a Thanksgiving feast is easy in this luxurious kitchen, which is complete with four ovens, dual dishwashers, a commercial-grade stove, and warming drawers. With panoramic views of Barton Creek Preserve from every angle of the kitchen, effortlessly host a multi-generational family holiday at 11937 Overlook Pass.

This new construction has timeless charm, designed by Ryan Street and built by award-winning builder Becky Fuller. Every inch of 4814 Timberline Drive exudes luxury, especially the large open-concept kitchen. Bountiful natural light streams into this bright space through floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining area, making it a great kitchen for cooking an early afternoon feast!

Entertain your guests with elegance in this perfectly polished kitchen. Light grey cabinetry, bright white countertops, and dainty light fixtures work together to complete the aesthetic of 4817 Malaquita Branch, while functionality is achieved with various details such as a built-in wine rack and wine cooler under the island that boasts a second sink, plenty of counter space, and enough room to move around while cooking.

This classically-restored Page Southerland Page midcentury modern has a has a chef-style serving kitchen with a walk-in pantry—the perfect prep kitchen to host any size gathering. Stainless countertops are made for elaborate preparation, and Thanksgiving dinner can be served in the formal dining room, al fresco in the courtyard or on the screened porch. The butler's pantry at 2408 McCall Road has the perfect set up for serving.

Backing up to the 4th hole of the Spanish Oaks golf course, 12724 Little Blue Stem Cove is truly an entertainer's dream. Everything about this kitchen delights guests, from the marble countertops to the light fixtures and open flow and floor plan for entertaining and mingling. A kitchen any cook is lucky to prepare a Thanksgiving feast in, this space features an oversized island for all to relax at while catching up or watching Thanksgiving football games.

With a deceptively simple layout, this minimalist home is designed to maximize your enjoyment of the natural surroundings. The large main area functions as a kitchen, dining room, family room, media room or any combination depending on the need, and the spacious chef’s kitchen boasts Thermador appliances. Thanksgiving dinner can't be beat with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Lake Austin at 2906 Edgewater Drive!

This traditional kitchen has double everything, including two dishwashers. Custom cabinetry frames the space, which has a European pantry, pull out hidden storage, and even a butler's pantry. Stay in the mix of the Thanksgiving energy while cooking in the kitchen of 3701 Long Champ Drive—Its location is open to the living area making it great for keeping an eye on kids as you cook.

Thanksgiving dinner would be an effortless endeavor in one of these kitchens. Happy Thanksgiving, from the Moreland family to you and yours! We're grateful for another year of business with our amazing clients and new referrals. Don't forget to visit our website and see MORE listings that would be perfect for holiday entertaining!